Weld Quality Inspector - Second Shift

ND Defense LLC; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Defense LLC in West Point, MS, is seeking a Weld Quality Inspector for the Second Shift (6:30 pm - 5:00 am) on a temporary basis from Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2026. The role inspects welds in-process to ensure compliance with customer specs and QA requirements, maintaining inspection notes and records.

Responsibilities include reviewing WPS/PQR/WPQR, completing in-process records, and ensuring AWS/contract criteria are met.

Qualifications

• Current or previous CWI or CWB Level II preferred but not required.
• Able to read and interpret welding symbols on weld drawings.
• 2 years' experience reviewing and interpreting structural steel plans.
• Proficient with weld inspection tools including weld gauges, NDT equipment, and micrometers.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Review welding procedure specifications (WPS) and related records.
• Complete in-process inspection records and monitor repairs of non-conforming welds.
• Ensure welds meet customer and AWS/industry acceptance criteria.
• Develop inspection procedures and coordinate NDT planning.
• Provide training to welders and inspectors per SRP.
• Track defect data and report to QA Manager.
• Verify safety requirements compliance.
• Review contract requirements and vendor compliance.

Skills

CWI certification

Welding symbols interpretation

Quality inspection

Communication

NDT knowledge

Structural steel plans review

Troubleshooting welding issues

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate from welding program

Associate degree preferred

CWI or CWB Level II (preferred)

Tools

Weld gauges

NDT equipment

Micrometers

Job description

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Weld Quality Inspector - Second Shift

West Point, MS, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1107

Salary Range: $32.00 To $34.00 Hourly

ND Defense is looking for Quality Weld Inspectors to work Second Shift (630 pm - 5am) on temporary assignment from Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2026.

This position is responsible for inspecting welds in-process to insure they meet customer specifications and company quality requirements, and maintains notes and records accordingly.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Review welding procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Qualification Records (WPQR), Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Final Test Reports
• Complete in-process inspection records
• Monitor and approve all in-process repairs of non-conforming welds.
• Insure when NDT isrequiredthe notation of "passes all tests"is noted on inspection records.
• Confirm all welds meetcustomer and/orAWSacceptancecriteria.
• Confirm all parts are present and properly oriented on theweldmentaccording to thedetaileddrawings.
• Mark inspection logs with defectsfound.
• Re-inspect any repair or rework that isrequiredafterinitialinspection.
• Develop visual inspection procedure and provide NDT inspection planningschedules.
• Provide training to welders and inspectors IAW NavistarGeneral Standard Repair Procedure (SRP)
• Track all defect data found and report to Quality Assurance Manager
• Verify safety requirements compliance.
• Review contract requirements and vendor contract compliance
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current orpreviousCertification as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) IAW AWS QC1orCanadian weldingBureau (CWB) Level IIpreferred but notrequired
• Certificate from a combination welding program, associate degree preferred but notrequired.
• Certified NDT level II in MT/PT preferred but notrequired.
• Able to read and interpret welding symbols as detailed on weld drawings.
• Weld inspection experience with Military vehiclesdesiredbut notrequired.
• Proficiencyin the use of weldinspection toolsincludingweldgauges, NDT equipment, and micrometers.
• 2years' experience reviewing and interpreting structural steel plans, working drawings, technical specifications.
• Able to clearly communicate welding issues and other needs to team members and supervisors.
• Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Ability tolift upto 50 lbs. on a regular basis, work in extreme cold and hot temperatures, squat, kneel, push, pull, and stand forlong periodsof time.
• US Person

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran